Theme 25: Dynamics of Land Use in Grasslands
Description
Forage selection by 10 cattle herds was observed monthly over 2 years on a communal rangeland. Plants grazed were hand-plucked as representative of both species and plant portions being cropped by cattle. Herds were led to green pasture year-round. Nutrient concentration of species and plant portions selected by cattle indicated adequate crude protein and calcium but phosphorus deficiency during the dry season. Well-drained escarpments and uplands were more important during the rains while upland depressions and the Nkomati valley were essential for adequate forage intake during the dry seasons.
Citation
Faftine, O.; Alage, A.; and Muir, J. P., "Characterization of Forage Selected by Cattle on Communal Range in Manhiça, Mozambique" (2021). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/19/25/1
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Characterization of Forage Selected by Cattle on Communal Range in Manhiça, Mozambique
Forage selection by 10 cattle herds was observed monthly over 2 years on a communal rangeland. Plants grazed were hand-plucked as representative of both species and plant portions being cropped by cattle. Herds were led to green pasture year-round. Nutrient concentration of species and plant portions selected by cattle indicated adequate crude protein and calcium but phosphorus deficiency during the dry season. Well-drained escarpments and uplands were more important during the rains while upland depressions and the Nkomati valley were essential for adequate forage intake during the dry seasons.
